The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Quebec City air show in 2008.

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An airshow canceled this year because of federal budget cuts will return to Greater Rochester International Airport next summer, County Executive Maggie Brooks announced Friday.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which appeared at the airshow in 2005 and 2008, will return Aug. 16 and 17 next year.

"We are thrilled that the airshow is returning to Monroe County in 2014 and our community is very fortunate to have the opportunity to welcome back the Thunderbirds," Brooks said in a news release. "The airshow contributes greatly to our community's impressive line-up of summer events for 2014 and ...